Description
AltaVista search engine allows remote attackers to read files above the document root via a .. (dot dot) in the query.cgi CGI program.
Products
- Altavista Search Intranet 2.0b
- Altavista Search Intranet 2.3a
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2000-0039, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2000-0039 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References